The
delay has prompted The Journal News to seek help from the Office of
Government Information Services, a federal agency that oversees Freedom
of Information Act policies and compliance. Nikki Gramian, deputy director of OGIS, said she is looking into the matter.

The
Journal News is not the only organization seeking financial details on
the Tappan Zee project. Tri-State Transportation Campaign, a
mass-transit advocacy group, recently received a single blacked-out page
in response to its request for the same documents.

"We've been
asking for the financial plan, and we think they should make it public,"
said Vincent Pellecchia, general counsel for Tri-State. "Not being able
to see it is frustrating.""